BENTON CCSD 47
Current District Superintendent
Dr. Stephen Smith
Address
1000 FORREST ST
BENTON IL 62812
(618) 439-3136
Chronic Absenteeism:
This graph shows the percentage of students who miss 10% percent or more of school days per year either with or without a valid excuse. This display reports the results by grade. Learn More
Illinois law defines “chronic absentee” as a student who misses 10 percent of school days within an academic year with or without a valid excuse. That’s 18 days of an average 180-day school year. Excused absences include illness, suspension, need to care for a family member, etc. Students need daily instruction in order to succeed. Chronic absentees are at risk of academic and social problems.